While Nicholas was hypnotized, he was able to endure painful jaw surgery without any anesthesia. This could be taken as support for the view that hypnosis
A)causes people to act out a role.
B)is the same as REM sleep.
C)is the same as slow-wave sleep.
D)creates a dissociation in conscious awareness.

Question

While Nicholas was hypnotized, he was able to endure painful jaw surgery without any anesthesia. This could be taken as support for the view that hypnosis ​
A)causes people to act out a role.
B)is the same as REM sleep. ​
C)is the same as slow-wave sleep. ​
D)creates a dissociation in conscious awareness. ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hypnosis creating a dissociation in conscious awareness explains how Nicholas could undergo painful surgery without anesthesia. This dissociation allows a person to experience things differently, such as not feeling pain, by altering their conscious awareness.

While Nicholas Was Hypnotized, He Was Able to Endure Painful